Strymon El Capistan V2

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Strymon El Capistan V2

Strymon

El Capistan V2

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Product Info

Article Number: 546736
Brand: Strymon
Model: El Capistan V2
Price: $460.90

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The El Capistan V2 is a seriously impressive recreation of vintage tape echoes, nailing the character and quirks of the originals. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking authentic, warm delay tones with added spring reverb and extensive control—especially those in studio or gigging environments who appreciate detailed sound shaping. This is a high-end pedal for players who want to go beyond pristine digital repeats.

Product Description

  • Strymon El Capistan V2
  • Effect Pedal For Electric Guitar
  • Tape Delay
  • Detailed replica of a real tape echo
  • 3 Different tape echoes: Fixed
  • multi
  • single
  • With 3 different operation modes each: A
  • Spring control to control the newly added spring reverb
  • Full MIDI integration via TRS-MIDI or USB-C MIDI
  • Up to 300 presets storable via MIDI
  • Premium JFET analog front end
  • New 520MHz ARM Superscalar processor
  • 24-bit 96kHz A/D D/A converter
  • Controls: Time
  • wow&flutter
  • tape age
  • repeats
  • spring
  • Switches: Tape head
  • mode
  • mono/stereo
  • LED: Tap
  • status
  • Footswitch: Tap tempo
  • bypass
  • True bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack
  • Output L/R: 6.3 mm jack
  • EXP/MIDI: 6.3mm TRS jack
  • USB-C connector
  • Power adapter connector: Hollow female plug: 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative pole inside
  • Powered by a 9 V DC mains adapter (included in the delivery)
  • Power consumption: 300 mA
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 102 x 114 x 44 mm
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • JFET front-end delivers authentically warm, saturated tape echo tones.
  • • Spring reverb simulation adds depth and character beyond typical delays.
  • • Extensive MIDI implementation allows for deep preset management and automation.
  • • The 'Tape Age' control convincingly models tape degradation and saturation.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many guitarists.
  • • The sheer number of controls can be overwhelming for beginners.
  • • Stereo operation requires a more complex pedalboard setup and power.

Product Video

Key Features

Delay Type Tape Echo Simulation
Max Delay Time Approximately 1.5 seconds (based on internal architecture)
Controls Time, Wow & Flutter, Tape Age, Repeats, Mix, Spring
Tap Tempo Yes, via footswitch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC, 240mA (Isolated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s more nuanced than previous models, offering a wider range of subtle modulation and simulating the unstable nature of older tape machines.
Yes, via MIDI, you can assign expression pedal control to the spring reverb depth and tone, allowing for real-time manipulation.
It's far more complex; it simulates tape compression, saturation, and subtle frequency response changes characteristic of aged tape, adding a convincing layer of realism.

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